Preventive Pet Health Care Can Make a Difference Our pets tend to give us the silent treatment when it comes to their health. Because they are unable to tell us when they have an ache or a pain, it’s up to us to look for tell-tale signs that may indicate [...] Read more »

Dog ear infections are most commonly caused by bacteria or yeast. Ear mites, excessive hair, moisture or wax, foreign bodies, allergies, and hypothyroidism can all be contributing factors in the development of an ear infection. Because the ear canal in dogs is mostly vertical (unlike a human ear canal that is [...] Read more »

Summertime presents its own unique set of dangers to your pup’s paw pads? The summer can be very hard on dog’s paw pads. Here are some great dog paw safety tips. From PetPlace.com Common Causes of Summer Paw Pad Injuries in Dogs Hot Surfaces – Outdoor surfaces can reach blazing temperatures [...] Read more »

Did you know that regularly brushing your dog’s teeth and providing her with a healthy diet and plenty of chew toys can go a long way toward keeping her mouth healthy? Many pooches show signs of gum disease by the time they’re four years old because they aren’t provided with [...] Read more »

Mosquitoes are annoying pests that can quickly wind up being an indoor problem. It isn’t actually simply the biting from the female mosquitoes one has to worry about. Heartworms, which are spread out through mosquitoes that send the larvae, are a a lot more alarming issue for your canine. Heartworm [...] Read more »

Annual preventive veterinary healthcare exams can often reveal problems that, if left undiagnosed and untreated, could have bigger consequences and bigger payments later on. In this article from the AVMA you will learn how preventive care is the best key to a long and healthy life for your pets, but [...] Read more »

Our vets at All Creatures Animal Hospital advise regular pet wellness exams for the same reason your medical professional and dental practitioner suggest them– if you can find an issue in its early stages, it’s most likely to be dealt with and resolved with less expenditure, less problem and much [...] Read more »

Plants and trees add beauty to our homes and gardens but might be deadly once ingested or chewed by our pets. We all know that cats and dogs often have a penchant for eating strange things. Unfortunately, our lovely plants and flowers are not an exemption. Whether these are houseplants, [...] Read more »

You are probably familiar with the fact that one of the most common known foods toxic to dogs is chocolate, however there are numerous other toxic foods. Some other foods to keep away from your pets include raisins and grapes, onions, macadamia nuts and products containing xylitol (an artificial sweetener). Foods Toxic to Dogs Chocolate Lots [...] Read more »

Human medications are among the most common household pet poisons. Whether discovered or purposely administered by pet owners, medications can be potentially dangerous for our cats and dogs. And although everyone is familiar with the “Keep out of reach of children” warning, this may underestimate our pets. Pets, unlike children, [...] Read more »